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FROM THE EDITOR:
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ummer is winding down and everyone knows what that means: It’s that time of the year when back-to-school preparations are in full swing. The pace of life for families quickens as many moms and dads juggle multiple schedules so that everyone is where they need to be promptly on time. Whew. It’s time to relax and read YOU Magazine. Besides our back-to-school articles, YOU Magazine also includes all your favorite features: Our cover articles share the stories of women who took a chance and followed their passions to leap into business: Jayme Kauth, who has an extensive background in medical aesthetics, started Indigo Bloom Skinspa in Marshfield. Our Wisconsin Rapids cover features the new owner of Bow Wow Meow, Diana Buss, who never gave up on her dream. Diana is fulfilling her passion and enjoying every minute of owning a business. Our Women to Know section also includes inspirational women such as dairy farmer Barb Johnson who is making inroads in a traditionally male-populated filed. Her story starts on page 28. Speaking of roads, Mary Jo Wheeler, a co-owner of Marshfield’s Wheelers Chevrolet, has expanded her family’s business to Wisconsin Rapids. The Wheeler family story starts on page 26. Did you know a central Wisconsin woman has developed a new skin care line which features all natural products? It’s called Kosmetikos and was created by Eliana Spa owner, Billie Jo Brown of Marshfield. Her passion for a product designed for problematic, sensitive skin led her to create Kosmetikos. Her story begins on page 30. Despite a motorcycle crash, which crushed her spine leaving her a paraplegic when she was 14 years old, Nicole Johnson is an energetic, motivated student working toward a psychology degree. She plans on being a life coach when she graduates. She is our featured subject in the Makeover section of the YOU Magazine, which begins on page 9. I hope you enjoy the inspirational stories and information you’ve come to expect in YOU Magazine. Enjoy the start of fall.
YO U M AGA Z I N E S TA F F General Manager Laurie Bolle Editor Liz Welter Advertising Manager Tara Mondloch Contributing Writers Deb Cleworth, Jacob Guyer, Kris Leonhardt, Melissa Siegler and Breanna Speth Operations Manager Terri Hansen Photography Megan McCormick and Dan Young Design Amanda Boyd
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CONTENTS:
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16 FEATURES
HOME
6 Marshfield cover story Connecting with people
32 Artfully hanging art Tips and techniques from the pros
9 Makeover Young crash victim enjoys pampering
34 Do-It-Yourself Welcome Ladder project
16 Wisconsin Rapids Cover Story Career change fulfills a dream
35 Featured artists The Stitchin’ Sisters
19 Shops We Love Baum’s Mercantile, Pittsville 21 Shops We Love Daly Drug & Gifts, Wisconsin Rapids
HEALTH, BEAUTY, FASHION 40 Fashion Fitting blue jeans simplified 42 Featured Spa Indigo Bloom Skinspa 44 Exercise Tips to keep workout exciting
38 Book Review “Hell Made Easy”
CHILDREN AND FAMILY 57 Back to school booster seat safety Tips to ensure a safe fit for your child 58 Heroin awareness campaign begins Effort to reduce drug use
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46 Healthy habits Finding the time to exercise
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24 TOP 10 Gannett Girls’ Gadgets 26 Women to Know Ann Wheeler, Mary Jo Wheeler-Schueller, Barb Johnson and Billie Jo Brown
59 Caught you having fun, Wisconsin Rapids Photos from Wisconsin State Water Ski 47 Health for moms, babies Show Tournament Benefits of breastfeeding 62 Caught you having fun, 48 Brain exercise Marshfield Book reviews Photos from Hub City Days
FOOD 50 Recipes Grab-and-go meals
66 Things to do What’s happening in our communities
56 Healthy lunches, snacks Tips for nutritious, delicious food
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Connecting with people one ‘treatment’ at a time
Jayme Kauth works on the eyebrows of Sara Pankratz of Marshfield at Indigo Bloom Skinspa.
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ing many women who struggle to find balance in their fast-paced, stressful lives, Jayme Kauth, owner of Indigo Bloom Skinspa in Marshfield, has made it her life’s mission to promote the importance of self-care. Jayme, whose business opened in May 2015, may be new to the entrepreneurial world, but her expertise in wellness is extensive. “I have to say it all started when I was in fourth grade, where I got in trouble for wearing mascara to school, and the Avon lady bribed me with lipstick to wash my face every day!” she says. The Loyal native moved to Appleton at age 19, where she worked closely with her aunt, a
Jayme Kauth has a poignant message on a framed oval chalkboard at her rural Loyal home. Briar Kauth, 5, delights in showing off a newly minted "tattoo" on his arm as his sister Amelya, 2, and mother Jayme watch at their rural Loyal home.
wellness coach with a background in the cosmetic industry. While there, Jayme attended the Salon Professional Academy and took classes to become certified in medical-grade chemical peels.
At the International Dermal Institute, Jayme says she learned advanced facial techniques, advanced skin analysis and face mapping. Her knowledge was applied at various spas in Appleton, with her favorite
being a medical spa under the mentorship of a knowledgeable dermatologist, Jayme says. “Working for the doctor, I have to say has given me quite an edge,” she explains. “While working there, I was trained to
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Jayme Kauth listens to Sara Pankratz of Marshfield, right, as they talk about beauty issues after Kauth worked on Pankratz's eyebrows at Indigo Bloom Skinspa.
assist with Botox, fillers and other injectables. We also received training for many different laser systems, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, aromatherapy and many other fun things!” After eight years in the Fox Valley, Jayme returned to her central Wisconsin roots two years ago to continue her passion for helping people look and feel their best. “Opening a business in Marshfield is like coming home for me,” she says. “My support system is here, and although I love living in the Fox Valley, it’s hard to duplicate the hometown feel.” Indigo Bloom Skinspa offers advanced facials, medical-grade chemical peels, full-body waxing, brow and lash tinting, make up, and even dermaplaning. Jayme says, dermaplaning sounds scary, but it is actually a relaxing, noninvasive treatment using a surgical blade to remove dead skin and all the fuzzy hair on your face. “This is not your fluff-filled treatment,” says Jayme. “I am results-driven, and although it feels heavenly, I want both of us to see significant improvement.” With her understanding of skin and how it functions, Jayme believes it is her medical train-
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ing that sets her apart from other spas. “Beyond skin care, this passion runs much deeper than the superficial fix. Working on people’s faces, touching them, sitting behind their heads, is a very personal and healing ‘treatment,’” she explains. “My ultimate goal is to not throw some lipstick on your face and make you feel like a beauty queen for a day, what drives me is empowering other women, making them feel strong, and helping them becoming their true selves.” With “Indigo” representing the life-force color of becoming true to oneself and “Bloom” representing the process of “becoming you, beautiful you,” Indigo Bloom spa has a spiritual aspect to it as well. “Many may be surprised to know that underneath the surface of the makeup and skin care, healing, self-awareness and wellness are part of my roots,” says Jayme. “Without a doubt, the favorite part of my career is connecting with other people. I want to know you, I want to hear about your children, your families and your job. I want to know what makes you happy! I love building relationships with others.” When not working, Jayme enjoys spending time with her
Jayme Kauth puts the finishing touches on the eyebrows of Sara Pankratz of Marshfield at Indigo Bloom Skinspa.
Jayme Kauth works on the eyebrows of Sara Pankratz at the spa.
young family. She also loves to go for drives getting lost in the country, visiting other spas and working on her own self care. “It is extremely vital to take time for yourself, to feed your soul and break away for a bit,” she says. “Indigo Bloom is a place where you can come relax, unwind and vent or just lay on the table and make sleepy sounds while I address your skin care needs — whether it’s acne, anti-aging, sensitive or anything in between.”
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Jayme Kauth and Sara Pankratz of Marshfield, right, share a lighter moment.
Jayme encourages readers to watch for workshops, yoga techniques, healing massage, tons of health and wellness, injectables, body care line, spray tanning and more at her spa in the coming months. Indigo Bloom Skinspa is the featured spa in this edition of YOU Magazine. You can find the article and more information about the Skinspa on page 42.
Young crash victim enjoys, deserves
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Nicole Johnson of Auburndale is shown before she has her makeover in Marshfield.
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The 'after' Nicole Johnson at Merle Norman & The Day Spa Boutique in Marshfield.
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icole’s makeover began at the V & Company Salon and Spa for a new hairstyle. Her hair color was darkened a rich, chocolate brown with blond accents. Ashley Vruwink was the stylist and was a wiz with the hair color, Nicole says. “It was quite the change, but I LOVE how it turned out. Ashley was super easy to talk to and did a fantastic job,� Nicole says. While Nicole’s hair is naturally a medium brown tone, she wanted blonde highlights. “She also had her hair colored darker on the bottom so we kept the bottom darker and added a mocha tone. We also added some of the dark mocha through the top and added some of her natural color through the ends. Overall we made Nicole just a little bit darker than she previously had to help disguise her roots as the color grows out,� Ashley says. “For the cut, Nicole wanted to keep her length so we cleaned up the bottom and added more layers and thinned her hair to make it more manageable,� she says. “I love my hair like this,� Nicole says.
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Owner/stylist Ashley Vruwink colors the hair of Nicole Johnson at her salon, V & Company Salon and Spa in Marshfield.
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Owner/stylist Ashley Vruwink works on the hair of Nicole Johnson during the makeover session.
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Owner/stylist Ashley Vruwink colors the hair of Nicole Johnson at her salon, V & Company Salon and Spa in Marshfield.
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icole enjoys wearing makeup and was excited about the idea of learning more about it at Merle Norman & The Day Spa Boutique. “It was fun having someone else do it because when I do it, I’m not very good at it,” Nicole says. “I usually stick to the basics; eyeliner and mascara. “Katie Dahlke, who did my makeup, was awesome,” says Nicole. “All of the girls, actually, in the store that day were awesome and super friendly. Although I told her to do whatever she'd like Katie always made sure that I was okay with the color or product she was going to apply to my face. She ended up applying a very natural look to my face. It wasn't too much or too little; it was perfect.” A makeover for Nicole should be fun and that was Katie’s goal. “For Nicole's makeover I really wanted to do something fun that she could wear on a night out,” says Katie who is a cosmetologist. “We started off with a basic skin care regimen that would introduce her to some anti-aging products. “Our main focus was to make her eyes stand out, so
we used a palette of cool browns that matched her new hair color and complemented her warm skin tone. Some of the colors were desert shimmer and chocolate sun. We still used black eyeliner to make the look more dramatic and accentuate the eyelashes. “Flawless Effect liquid foundation was used and then set with ultra powder. The look was finished off with a mauve cheek color and mauve/brown lip pencil in Mocha.”
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Katie Dahlke likes the look she has created for Nicole Johnson during the makeover.
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Katie Dahlke uses a pencil to apply color to Nicole Johnson's lips at Merle Norman & The Day Spa Boutique.
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Katie Dahlke uses a brush to spread liquid makeup on Nicole’s cheeks.
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Katie Dahlke uses a swab to apply color to Nicole’s eyelid during the ma keover.
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Eyebrows
Dramatic change when brows are shaped
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icole had wanted to have her eyebrows waxed and was set up with an appointment with Jayme Kauth owner of Indigo Bloom Skinspa. Jayme also applied tint to enhance Nicole’s brows. “They turned out so much better than I ever thought was possible. I never realized the big difference eyebrows make,” Nicole says. “I’d had my eyebrows waxed before, but getting them tinted was something
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Owner Jayme Kauth tints Nicole Johnson's eyebrows during the makeover.
first glance that she was going to make my job very easy,” Jayme says. “Brow tinting is an amazing service that actually colors your eyebrows,” she says, adding that she carries multiple shades to match a person’s hair color or the color a client wants. A rule of thumb is that eyebrow color should be a couple of shades darker than the
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hair color, but not always, Jayme says. “With Nicole I matched her hair pretty closely because it was already darker than she was used to. I use a special dye and developer system that is made specifically for the eye area, so it's completely safe. It only takes a few minutes to do and the best part is it lasts four to six weeks,” she says. Jayme began with a
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Owner Jayme Kauth applies wax to Nicole Johnson's eyebrows at Indigo Bloom Skinspa in Marshfield.
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Nicole’s fingernails are buffed at Forget Me Not Nails.
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ince Nicole uses her hands a lot to maneuver her wheelchair, a manicure was a great treat for her hands and fingernails at Forget Me Not Nails. “My fingernails look beautiful and the polish has lasted much longer than any I’ve every used,” Nicole says. “On Nicole I used the 21-Day Gel Polish,” says Robin Rode, who owns and manages Forget Me Not Nails. “She needed that simply because it helped to set up faster and cured instantly. This product was awesome for her because in previous years past she had always use regular polish and it did not set up fast enough for her. While 21-Day Gel Polish lasts a long time, it also strengthens nails, Robin says. “These polishes hold up extremely well for all nail types and problems.” The 21-Day Gel Polish comes in 118 shades, which gives customers a lot of options, Robin says. It creates nails that are extremely durable, she says. The Gel Polish is very popular, and its durability surprises clients, Robin says. “We did a fun French manicure with glitter tips in champagne color,” Robin says about Nicole’s manicure.
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hile reflexology helps a person to release stress through a foot massage, the same benefits apply to someone, such as Nicole, who has no feeling in her feet, says Diane Gilbertson, owner and practitioner at Soothing Hands Reflexology. “After 10 minutes of her session, I asked Nicole how she was feeling,� says Diane. “She said that she was feeling some tingling in three of her toes. When she was done with the detox her foot moved a small amount. “It was the best feeling in the world that she could feel something after eight years. Both Nicole and her mom were very happy with this session. “The best thing about reflexology is that it can help either men or women at any age or injury. One thing to remember is that everyone is different and everyone responds differently,� Diane says. Nicole said she was pleasantly surprised to feel the tingling in her right foot toes. “I’d like to continue to see Diane for reflexology because I think this could be very beneficial for me,� Nicole says. The massage was followed by an ionic foot bath for Nicole’s feet. “After doing the reflexol-
ogy, she then had me stick my feet into an ionizing foot bath, which helps to pull toxins out of your body through your feet. At the beginning the water in the foot bath was crystal clear and by the end the color of my foot bath was a murky green. It was so disgusting, yet super interesting,� Nicole says. The ionic foot bath helps to promote and improve health, says Diane. It energizes and invigorates a person and stimulates the body’s detoxification. The water changes color as the toxins are released through the feet, she says. “A detox can help rid your body of toxins,� she says.
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Nicole gets a reflexology treatment from Diane Gilbertson owner of Soothing Hands Reflexology.
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Echo Means gives Nicole Johnson a treatment at Contours Body Sculpting and Soothing Hands Reflexology, Tuesday, July 7, 2015.
elasticity, she says. During the treatment Nicole shed more than four inches from her body, Echo says. Nicole says, “I want to thank everyone for this. I enjoyed every minute. I'd be lying if I
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Diana Buss, owner of BowWow Meow, poses in her store on Lincoln Street in Wisconsin Rapids.
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iana Buss treats all of her customers alike, whether they have two — or four — legs. Diana bought the Wisconsin Rapids pet supply-and-treat
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store BowWow Meow a year ago, and while that may not seem all that unusual for a 44year-old woman, the road she took to get there may surprise some. The Wisconsin Rapids native and Lincoln High School graduate got a degree in computer science and information sys-
tems from Mid-State Technical College. She then went to work at Advantage Learning Systems, now Renaissance Learning, in February 2006 — she was the company’s 19th employee. Diana stayed at the company for 18 years, moving up and taking on more responsibility. She left Renaissance Learning
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Owner Diana Buss works at her sales counter at BowWow Meow in Wisconsin Rapids.
Owner Diana Buss picks out treats in the bulk bakery at her store BowWow Meow.
she always had a dream of owning her own business. “I never had time — I worked really long hours, I traveled all the time, had pretty intense jobs, and so I never really did anything with (the dream),” she says.
six years ago from the South Wood County Humane Society — Diana often would visit BowWow Meow. Colleen Geishart, started the pet store in 2012. It was in a small building on Eighth Street South, and Colleen moved the store to 221 Lincoln
“I always knew if I did do something, it would be boutiquey or something wine related,” she says, adding that she always enjoyed the atmosphere of boutiques in her travels. An animal lover — and owner of a female pit bull mix adopted
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St. in November 2013. “Every time I would come into the store and I would leave the store, I would be like, ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’” Diana says. “I loved the store.” One day, the store became available.
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Diana Buss, left, with her husband Shannon Buss, center, and her son Mike Anderson, 16, and dogs Buster, left, and Lexi at their home in Wisconsin Rapids.
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“It was just one of those things where things were great with my job, but I was kind of scrolling through my Facebook news feed last year in May and I saw the store was for sale,” she says. “I sent my husband an email immediately and said, ‘BowWow Meow is for sale,’ and I said, ‘I have to talk to her; I just have to find out.’” Diana met with Colleen, who told her a few other people were interested. Diana seized the opportunity and gave Colleen an earnest down payment that day. “I wanted to be first in line,” Diana says. “I just knew … it was the right time, for me, and it was the right business.” Timing can be everything … a week earlier, and she likely wouldn’t have even considered the change — it was thought she might have breast cancer and had just found out she did not. “I knew it was something I could get very excited and be very passionate about it,” Diana says. It did mean a big change in Diana’s lifestyle, she says. For more than 20 years, she was in the high-paced corporate world, but changing companies in that field helped prepare her a bit for this career change, and leaving the comfort zone of that lifestyle.
Dog toys on display at BowWow Meow in Wisconsin Rapids.
Dog treats on display at BowWow Meow in Wisconsin Rapids.
There have been adjustments, she says, but there have been many benefits. She has a fraction of the stress, she says. As the sole employee, she doesn’t often have an option to “call in,” though she does get help from her husband and friends when necessary. Diana admits owning the shop has been a huge lifestyle change for her and Shannon, her husband of almost 10 years. “We simplified our life,” she
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says. “I’ve never been afraid to take a chance, I’ve never been afraid to fail, because when something doesn’t go right, that’s how you learn.” When Colleen posted the store was for sale, she asked: “Do you want to smile every day when you go into work?” “And I do,” Diana says, getting emotional. “Every day I See COVER STORY, Page 45
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creak as you step on the old wood floors in the aisles of Baum’s Mercantile in Pittsville. The ceiling has a tile pattern unlike anything you’d see in a modern building. Old black-and-white photos line the checkout counter. Busily strolling up and down the aisles is co-owner John Baum. When he isn’t showing people around the store, he can be found working the cash register, back in the deli, cleaning floors or performing pretty much any of the tasks associated with owning a business. The same can be said for his wife and co-owner, Gale. “We have a little bit of everything,” says John. “The antique look sets us apart from newer stores.” John comes from a long line of grocery store owners. His great-grandfather started one in 1895, right across the road from where Baum’s currently sits, but his dad ended up selling it in 1972. Thirty years later, John had his chance. “My friend was going to sell the grocery store, but I told him we couldn’t get rid of it because we need a store here in Pittsville,” he said. “This town needs the opportunity to get groceries without having to go so far.” With that, John purchased the building and began running the business in 2002. John, who previously delivered saw blades and drove 3,000 miles a week for eight years, made a smooth transition as he decided to do business differently. Keeping true to the original style of the building, everything (with the exception of the merchandise) looks just as it did when it was first built in 1904 — including the original checkout
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John Baum center, jokes with customers Greg Gronski of Pittsville and Carla Bremer of Granton at Baum’s Mercantile in Pittsville on Friday. Gronski and Bremer were looking for hotdogs, one of the many food items carried at Baum’s.
counter. The ceiling is about 18 feet high with original tile. Having such a high ceiling creates larger costs for heating and cooling and could be lowered to save money, but John insists it’s necessary to keep everything original. “We don’t want to ruin history,” John says. “This building is too neat with all the older features.” The antique look isn’t the only thing that separates Baum’s from a traditional grocery store. Besides selling everything from deli meat to homemade subs and pizzas, you can always find John and Gale striking up a casual conversation with the customers. As people walk in, they are greeted not as strangers but as lifelong friends. As the Baums will tell you, owning a small business is less about the money and more about delivering for the customers they serve. While a small town of 869 people isn’t the ideal location for making maximum profits, John and Gale wouldn’t have it any other way.
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After boxing the groceries for Gerald Reshel of City Point, cashier Teri Olson goes to open the door as he carries the groceries to his vehicle Friday at Baum’s Mercantile in Pittsville.
About Baum’s Mercantile Address: 5307 Second Ave., Pittsville Phone: 715-884-2114 Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday Website: www.baumsmercantile.com
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Daly Drug & Gifts offers exclusive gifts and sweets
A variety of wall and home decor is available at Daly Drug & Gifts in Wisconsin Rapids.
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hen customers see the sign outside Daly Drug & Gifts, it would be easy to think the Wisconsin Rapids store focuses on its pharmacy. But it’s the “& Gifts” part of Daly Drug & Gifts that takes up the majority of floor space at the store. Almost every nook
and cranny — and every aisle and shelf in between — contains carefully displayed items, including art, collectibles and gift items. Lynnette and Jason Gruszynski have owned the business for about three years; Jason stays busy in the back part of the store as a pharmacist. There are wall hangings with catchy phrases, candles, collectibles and decorative pieces — a plethora of items that would please just about anyone on a
gift list, no matter the occasion. “All I’ve ever heard is if (a customer) is looking for a gift for someone, Daly Drug is the place they’ll go,” says Brenda Younger, one of the store’s employees. And that includes some exclusive items like Polish pottery and cranberry glass, which are high-end glass pieces. Daly Drug & Gifts started carrying some of these items after The Gift Tree in Wisconsin Rapids closed earlier this year.
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Other items the store carries that are exclusive to the area include Thymes bath and body products and Fannie May chocolates and candies. “(Before) we started carrying (Thymes products), people said they had to run to Madison to get it,” Brenda says. The store also offers a variety of collectibles, including Enesco birthday angels, Snowbabies and other Department 56 items. Christmas displays also fill
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Thymes, a line of bath and body products, can be found at Daly Drug & Gifts in Wisconsin Rapids.
the shelves. Customers can get items that almost scream Wisconsin and Wisconsin Rapids, including Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers decor. The shop also offers items near and dear to the heart of Wisconsinites — including specially ordered cranberry salsa and fruit spread, which bear the Daly name and can be added to custom gift baskets. For those who do make a purchase, the store offers a bonus. “We do a lot of gift wrapping ... as long as you buy it here, we’ll give wrap for free,” Brenda says. And, it’s just as fun to browse at Daly Drug & Gifts. “People just come in and say how nice everything looks and they just like looking around,” Brenda says.
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A collection of Polish pottery at Daly Drug & Gifts in Wisconsin Rapids.
Snowbabies, a popular series of collectible figurines, can be found at Daly Drug & Gifts in Wisconsin Rapids.
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A variety of wall and home decor is available at Daly Drug & Gifts in Wisconsin Rapids.
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Gannett Girls share favorite kitchen gadgets
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Kernel Cutter Terri Hansen, a distribution manager, says the Pampered Chef kernel cutter is her favorite kitchen tool. “You can enjoy corn on the cob without the mess, and its easy to use and cuts close to the core for less waste,” she says.
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Mix 'N Scraper Another Pampered Chef item is the favorite of Kathy Boyles, an advertising executive. “Mine is the Mix ‘N Scraper from Pampered Chef. It is the best utensil for cooking hamburger. It breaks the meat into the size pieces you want as you are cooking it and it is a very sturdy utensil. I love it so much I have three of them just in case it becomes no longer available, which I doubt will happen,” she says..
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The Magic Bullet mixer of Tara Mondloch.
The Magic Bullet blender is a must-have in the 3 household of Tara Mondloch, advertising manager. “I use the Magic Bullet almost daily — it
makes great smoothies for breakfast and the kids also use it for shakes, and smoothies, too. t also comes in very handy as a small food processor. I’ve used it for making salsa. We have some picky eaters in the house so when we make our chili, we’ll chop some of the vegetables very fine such as the celery and add to the chili base that way.,” she says. “It works amazing!!” Caitlin Schulz, 4 advertising executive, has a special
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The mandolin vegetable slicer of LeAnna Hills.
A mandolin is the favorite tool of LeAnna Hills, 6 a circulation district manager. “I can cut vegetables very quickly and the same size. With a quick rinse under hot water I can switch from potatoes, onions tomatoes or whatever vegetable I need. I also can change the blades with just a turn of the button on the side to make a different style of cut. For example I can make slice, chopped, diced or julienne style cuts. I can also very easily change the thickness of my cuts. I have had this mandolin for over two years now and don’t understand how I managed without it,” she says.
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Micro Cooker
Another Pampered Chef tool, the small micro 5 cooker, is a favorite of Kellie Dunn, human resources, who bought it at a craft fair. “This is the
best thing for busy moms trying to quickly warm vegetables from a can in the microwave. The canned beans, for example, go in with all of the water, they warm in the microwave and when you are done, you just drain the water. Throw a little butter on the beans and they are ready to serve,” she says. fall 2015
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The Death Star ice mold of Caitlin Schulz.
favorite gadget — her Star Wars Death Star ice mold. “The reason it’s my favorite is because it melts slower, so the drink is less diluted than with cubes; I really hate watered down drinks. I also love Star Wars, so it’s really cool for that reason,” she says.
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Micro Plane
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Pressure Cooker
“My favorite kitchen gadget is a pressure 7 cooker,” says Shannon Engevold, a distribution services assistant. “It turns any meal into a master-
piece in half the time of a conventional oven. Roasts of any kind, pork, beef, chicken and even brats, melt in your mouth. We have even used it to cook potatoes, which also takes half the time and turn out delicious. My husband and I love it so much that we purchased another bigger pressure cooker.”
A micro-plane is the favorite tool for Liz Wel8 ter, YOU Magazine editor. “I like to use citrus zest when cooking. Using this micro-plane, I easily
get just the zest instead of the rind. The rind has the bitter taste, while the exterior color on the fruit contains the concentrated flavor.”
A simple device to easily peel oranges 9 is the favorite of Jen
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Foth, a distribution manager. “I don’t remember where I got it but it makes peeling an orange so easy. I love it.”
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Trigger-controlled scooper
Deb Cleworth, a YOU Magazine reporter, can’t make meatballs without herbite-sized 10 trigger-control scooper. “I enjoy making sweet and sour meatballs for special occasions. However, rolling the 90-plus bite-size orbs often took time, and let’s face it, was a bit messy. Once I found the small, trigger-control scoop, the job went a lot faster. A bonus is the meatballs all come out the same time. I recently purchased a larger size to use for cupcakes, muffins and cookies,” she says.
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lthough the auto industry might be considered mostly a male’s world, women are making their mark. The Wheeler family has brought back a Chevrolet dealership at 2250 W. Grand Ave. Vehicle after vehicle sit in the lot, each with the trademark “gold bow tie” signature logo on the front of each glinting in the sun. The Wheeler family is no stranger to the car dealerships — or Chevrolet. Family members own Wheelers Chevrolet in Medford, and Wheelers Chevrolet GMC and Wheelers Auto Repair and Tire Center in Marshfield. Mary Jo Wheeler-Schueller and her mother, Ann, are two
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of less than 10 women-owned dealerships in Wisconsin, according to Wheeler-Schueller. Ann Wheeler, WheelerSchueller’s mom, fell in love with the business, and, one might say, a bit literally. Dan Wheeler, who started the business in 1954, hired Ann to work at the dealership, and the couple fell in love. “My dad was always the outgoing one,” WheelerSchueller said. When Dan Wheeler passed away, Ann continued in the business; his children were 16 and 14. The two children, Dan and MaryJo, have continued in the business, along with their mother, Ann. “We’re her general man-
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Female farmer takes leadership role Story and photos by Jacob Guyer YOU MAGAZINE
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Driving tractor is Johnson’s favorite job on the farm, because she gets to smell the fresh air and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the countryside.
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would argue against the vitality of farming in our society. However, as any farmer will tell you, the challenges can be overwhelming. Despite the traditionally male-populated field, women are increasingly taking prominent roles within the dairy industry. Enter Barb Johnson, a dairy farmer from Unity. Growing up on a farm that her parents bought in 1966, Johnson always knew she wanted to farm, and she got an early start. “I got stuffed in the barn when I was 5 years old,” she says. “I became my dad’s right-hand man, and he trusted me with big responsibilities right away.” Barb was able to fully appreciate farming when things took a turn for the worse. After having farmers they worked with file for bankruptcy on them in 2003, Barb’s family had a meeting to look at their options and decide whether or not they would continue farming. Inspired by the dedication of her parents, Barb decided to go all out. “After I had my kids we
WOMEN TO KNOW would drive around and see empty barns,” she says. “I saw how hard my parents worked, and I wanted to have people drive by at night and see the lights on at a working farm.” Just like that, Barb, 48, took over the farm with her husband, Kent, in 2004 and started from the beginning. They sold all their registered cattle and started back over with grade cattle. Since taking over, she has also taken on larger roles as the manager, tending to herd health, feeding and milking. She still gets a little help from her parents and her brother, but with Kent spending most of the day working at Northwest Hardwoods, Barb runs the farm. Despite the pull she has, Barb will be the first to admit that she wouldn’t be able to make things run as smoothly without the men, since “running a farm is way more difficult for women than men.”
With 35 cows to take care of, there are a lot of jobs that call for assistance from someone with a different skill set. “I’ve climbed silos, greased stuff, dirty stuff like that and I don’t like it,” she says. “You need guys to help.” According to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, women make up just over 10 percent of all principal operators in Wisconsin. While this number seems relatively small, it doesn’t take into consideration the increasing number of women who have gotten involved with farming. Daniel Smith, administrator for the Division of Agriculture Development, credits the changes in technology with this increase. “We’ve seen an increased interest in female farmers over the last few years,” Daniel says. “There have been more opportunities for women to take on larger roles on See FARMER, Page 39
Farm chores range from exciting to dirty. Barb Johnson performs one of the less exciting tasks of cleaning the walkway between the cows.
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Building Beauty One Step at a Time Kris Leonhardt FOR YOU MAGAZINE
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Billie Jo Brown stands with her birch-based cosmetics (Kosmetikos) at Eliana Spa, just outside of Marshfield.
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en can lay claim to creating a line of skin care products. But Billie Jo Brown of Marshfield is one of those women. Billie Jo’s skin care line, Kosmetikos, is based on natural ingredients, including birch bark, which have been in use by other cultures for centuries. A naturally curious, inquisitive woman with a passion for health and wellness, it wasn’t a large leap for Billie Jo to develop skin care products that fill a void in the cosmetics world. “I feel there are a lack of good options for those individuals looking for natural products that have acne, problematic, and sensitive skin,” Billie Jo explains. “Creating my own products is something that I have wanted to do since training for my aesthetics license,” she says. “I was an ingredient reader of food labels since the beginning of my weight/personal training days and became a label reader for body products after. A great deal of knowledge gained through experience, countless hours, research, education, drive and enthusiasm, has built a commitment to create high quality, unique, and effective formulations.” Although Billie Jo holds an Associate Degree in Hospitality Management, her passions led her to business ownership after founding Marshfield’s Spa Eliana and, now, her skin care line, Kosmetikos. “The skin care line, Kosmetikos, is a product line I have custom-formulated,” Billie Jo
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explains. “I research and utilize ingredients that have been used for centuries throughout different cultures. Essential oils are used to help form a product with results.” Using birch bark as an active ingredient is fairly new in the United States, but has been used in other countries, such as Russia and Germany, as well as various cultures, including Native Americans. “This bark is a byproduct of the Wisconsin/Minnesota timber industry,” Billie Jo says. “This bark, which would otherwise be burned, is sustainable, traceable and unadulterated and scientifically proven to be highly effective to promote better human health.” Using compounds naturally occurring in birch bark, a process developed by the University of Minnesota Natural Resources Research Institute at Duluth, Billie Jo has applied her own components to create a skin line that fills two needs: purchasing locally and creating products that are free of harsh chemicals and synthetics. In addition to her work as an
WOMEN TO KNOW aesthetician, Billie Jo is also a nail technician, a nationally certified massage therapist, as well as a personal trainer. “I have trained many individuals for personal health and weight loss, as well as some for athletic purposes and triathlons,” Billie Jo explains. While building an expansive portfolio, a successful business, and now a product line, Billie Jo has been aided by a dedicated support system. “I am blessed with one amazing daughter. I think sometimes she guides me as much or more than I do her,” she says. Each step Billie Jo takes has been a building block to creating a business centered on wellness. Though she once thought that she would be a lawyer, she has created an enterprise that has the potential to develop into much more. While she has done most of it through her own hard work
and determination, she is quick to note the foundation laid so many years ago while growing up with her three brothers and sister. Billie Jo grew up in a small community near Marshfield where her mother worked in a factory and her father was a home builder. “From a very early age, a strong work ethic was instilled in all five of us kids,” she says. While in grade school, already, our summers were filled with work on the building site or at my grandfather’s farm.” That work ethic led Billie Jo to strive for success in business, as well as personally, as she created a life centered on health and wellness. “We all still hold those strong work values. I still do all my own remodeling, construction and projects,” adds Brown.
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Frame options on display at Stoney Birch Studios in Wisconsin Rapids
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or any homeowner, one of the most challenging aspects is not only finding the perfect wall art, but also finding the perfect place to put it. Elements like lighting, environment, and even the type of glass used in framing can affect how your artwork looks in your home. Jan and Carol Tully, who have owned Stoney Birch Studios in Wisconsin Rapids for 25 years and have a collective 70 years of experience when it comes to framing and hanging artwork, have provided some of the most useful tips and techniques for hanging artwork in the most effective way.
LIGHTING
The lighting your artwork is in is the most important factor, according to Jan Tully. Placing your art in any type of lighting, whether it's direct sunlight or fluorescent light, will cause it to fade drastically. One technique for avoiding light damage is by framing your art in UV glass or conservation glass, which will break up the light rays and prevent fading. Lighting can also cause problems with the glare it creates on the glass of framed pieces. The couple suggest keeping your artwork out of direct light or to simply train yourself to look past the glare.
ENVIRONMENT
The environment the art is in also plays a big role in keeping it in good condition. Placing paper art above fireplaces or air conditioning vents exposes it to fluctuating temperatures that cause the paper to swell and create rumples. Placing a
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piece of art in an area of high humidity can also cause it to swell and sometimes to grow mold and buckle, according to Diane Day, of the Professional Picture Framers Association. Keeping paper art in areas of low humidity can cause the paper to become brittle. The temperature and humidity in the room should remain steady with a constant, average temperature of 70 degrees and 50 percent humidity or the temperature should be changed gradually, according to Day.
HANGING TIPS
The perfect height for wall art is at eye level. Because of Sheetrock, a brand of drywall, in walls today, you don’t need to worry about hitting a stud unless you are hanging a heavy piece. When hanging any type of artwork with one or more nails, it is important to make sure that the nail is inserted at a downward angle so the weight of the portrait pulls the nail down instead of out. Painting hangers help you do this effectively.
MATCHING THE REST OF THE ROOM
One important thing to remember is to not get attached to the idea of matching your artwork to the color scheme of the room, which is standard procedure for most interior designers, according to the Tullys. If you really want your art to match the room, instead of making the entire piece including the frame match, just pick a color mat that will go well with the decor of the room.
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ooking for a more subtle way to say, “Happy Holiday?” This DIY is a great way to recycle an overused item in your shed, while producing a welcome sign that can be adjusted for the approaching holiday or season. Items needed: -Used step ladder -Approximately onehalf yard of material -Carbon paper -Approximately one yard of baler’s twine or yarn -Spray paint -Approximately 4 square feet of MDO or MDF plywood 1. Start with an old wooden stepladder. You need to remove the top portion of the ladder to leave a fourrung section for your DIY project. The following steps enable you to make the top portion useable, so you may use it to reach high spots around the house. (Figure 1) 2. Measure from the inside to a spot about four inches above the first rung that will be part of the four-rung Welcome Ladder project. Mark the side of that area and note the distance from the top. (Figure 2) 3. Use a level to mark a straight line going from the inside mark straight across. (Figure 3) 4. Mark remaining legs and cut. Retain top
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portion for household use and the four-rung section for the project. (Figure 4) 5. Using your computer, cut-out the outline of the letters you want to use in a height two inches less than the distance between the rungs. Use carbon paper to reproduce the letters on your plywood. (Figure 5)
6. Cut out each letter. (Figure 6) 7. Paint the letters. (Figure 7) 8. Measure the distance spanning from around the first rung, down the ladder, and around the last rung. Then measure the width across the top rung. Add an inch to each measurement and cut two sections of materi-
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material down the back of ladder and secure bottom portion around bottom rung. By pinning this, you are able to change the ladder for the seasons. This ladder will be changed for the Christmas season, using a green, red, and white-striped runner, with the letters HO hanging from each rung to say, “Ho, Ho,
Ho.” (Figure 9) 10. Tie your letters from each rung, leaving a little dangle space. The top letter will need to be pinned to the back of the rung on the runner. (Figure 10) 11. Display for each season. (Figure 11)
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BOOK REVIEW
Lisa Boero’s “Hell Made Easy” Breanna Speth FOR YOU MAGAZINE
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a bureaucratic world can sometimes feel like hell, but what if Hell was a bureaucracy? In her latest novel, “Hell Made Easy,” local author Lisa Boero explores this intriguing idea with a balance of dark humor and charm. Best known for her popular award-winning “Nerdy Girls” series, Lisa trades face blindness for devilish comedy in her new series, “Trilogy From Hell.” Shifting between different characters’ perspectives, the series’ commencement “Hell Made Easy” follows the powerfully bureaucratic devil (Mephistopheles, or “Meph”) and a lovesick man named Brandon, who sold him his soul. The titular “Hell Made Easy” is a howto manual in serving the devil that Brandon, being inherently good, has a hard time following. Though lost souls abound, the business of hell is not booming despite the omnipresence of motivational statements such as “Own the horns” and insights like “Ignore the big picture. The Devil is always in the details.” “The whole idea of having a contract with the devil fascinates me,” says Lisa, who works full-time as chief legal officer for Security Health Plan and is no stranger to the complicated legal world. “The devil is like somebody trying to run some giant business that is not going well.” After one soul slips through the cracks, Meph suspects a traitor. Thus, when evil forces attempt to overtake a small Wisconsin town, a quirky cast of cursed characters tries to solve the mystery of Clyde’s lost soul
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in the hope of saving their own. Though the concept of the devil being a trickster is an old one, Boero found it fun and challenging to put a new spin on the idea. “It’s an old concept that goes back to the middle ages, that of the devil being the trickster,” she explains. “It’s not like I’m breaking new ground here. It’s a well-known trope. The original thought was that I wanted to write a book where someone was so inept and bad at being evil that they are good. I thought that that was a cool idea.” Manufacturing sympathy for the devil is not an easy concept to pen, but one that Boero excels at making interesting and even funny. “I like taking things to their logical extremes,” she said. “If the devil had an empire, how would it run? Well, it wouldn’t be efficient — think of all the things that make up the seven deadly sins.” She explored what it would sound like if Devil was giving advice, and spent a lot of time developing the complicated Brandon character. “You want him to be vaguely sympathetic,” she says. “He’s screwed up, but you want him to be sympathetic enough. At the end of the day, the devil can’t win. It takes some selflessness to make things right and do things well.” This book was more challenging to write than her first two published works, “Murderers and Nerdy Girls Work Late” and “Bombers and Nerdy Girls Do Brunch,” both of which features the semi-autobiographical Liz Howe and have a more simple plot structure. “I had to really plot this book out ahead of time,” Lisa says about writing her latest book.
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“‘Hell Made Easy’ has different perspectives and a more complex structure.” Lisa enjoys true crime books and has read many short stories involving the devil as a trickster, but it is Dante Alighieri that provided the most inspiration for the Hell Trilogy, she says. “I’ve read the Inferno a number of times. It’s probably one of the most brilliant books ever,” Lisa says. Blending Dante’s influence of
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Inferno/Purgatory/Heaven with her legal knowledge and dark humor, Boero’s novel about lawyers trying to outwit the devil will make a literary trip to the underworld a joyride. Boero has outlines for the rest of the Hell trilogy, but her next published book will be the third installment in the Nerdy Girls series. Her books are available at Book World and online at www.lisaboero.com.
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farms due to the technological innovations.” Jenny Vanderlin, an assistant director at the Center for Dairy Profitability at UW-Madison, adds that there may be additional challenges for women running farms simply because it’s such a male operated field. “For many years farms were only run by men, so females aren’t always looked at with the same respect,” she says. “This has kind of changed over the years though as women have taken on larger roles on the business side of things.” Jenny says that with many women working outside the farm as well, they have the additional challenge of balancing their family lifestyle as a mother on the side. While these challenges can be tough, Barb points out that it’s the uncontrollable factors that are the most difficult,
such as bad weather and the difficulty of borrowing money from banks, who typically are less willing to give loans to farmers because they’re often engulfed in debt. But there’s another challenge that’s widely overlooked. “Getting people to understand that we aren’t doing things to harm them,” Barb says, referring to the false theories some people have about farmers using an abundance of unnecessary chemicals in their crops. “We try to do this as economically and ethically as we can. We’re trying to supply food for America.” While there are many ups and downs in the farming industry, Barb wouldn’t take any job over this one. “It’s like any other job: you have to love it, and I love it,” she says. “There’s nothing better than being up on a tractor, looking over the hills and seeing the fields ahead of you and knowing you’ll have a harvest.”
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ticket to look and feel their best. The “Original Slimming Fit� features the Lift Tuck Technology that makes a woman look and feel a size smaller. The Lift Tuck Technology uses a patented criss-cross panel that tucks in the tummy, while the cut of the jean smooths the hips and lifts from behind. The proportion of the jean from the waist to the hip is flattering to a woman’s body. Ask women across America what their number one problem area is and the response will overwhelming be “my belly.� What woman doesn’t want to look slimmer in jeans?
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tion and sensitive skin care. Indigo Bloom Skinspa, 104 W. Fourth St., Suite B, offers advanced facials, medical-grade chemical peels, full-body waxing, brow and lash tinting, make up and even dermaplaning. The spa will be moving in October to the building next door where it will be connected to the V&Co Salon and Spa, 108 W. Fourth St. The Loyal native moved to Appleton at age 19, where she worked closely with her aunt, a wellness coach with a background in the cosmetic industry. While there, Jayme attended the
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Keep your workouts exciting By Molly Michalek | FOR YOU MAGAZINE
Molly Michalek, Marshfield Area YMCA wellness coordinator
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here are ample opportunities to enjoy exercising outdoors during the summer. Classics such as walking, biking, playing sports or swimming can be as convenient as stepping out the front door. But what happens now, as the days get shorter and the weather turns colder? Your local YMCA can help you enjoy variations of these outdoor workouts, as well as some new, effective, innovative and convenient exercise options that will keep you healthy and in peak shape all year long. YMCAs engage more than 10,000 communities across the United States, offering opportunities and encouragement for healthy living to people of all ages and backgrounds. If you prefer traditional outdoor workouts, then bring them inside by running or walking on an indoor track or professional-grade treadmill, bike miles on either an upright, recumbent or spin bike, or swim laps in an indoor pool. And it doesn’t stop there! Step machines (including a rotating step mill), elliptical trainers and rowing machines all offer a great cardiovascular workout. In addition, YMCA’s provide top-of-the-line free weights and strength-training circuits to help you burn fat and build strength. This summer, the Marshfield Area YMCA upgraded its strength-training circuit to a Matrix line of comfortable, effective and easy-to-operate equipment. These pieces offer converging and diverging motions that encourage a natural path of motion for increased user comfort and are designed to ensure proper body alignment and support to the user. Best of all, Y members can meet with a trained fitness coach (for free) to learn how to safely and effectively use all exercise equipment. If you are looking to bring your workout indoors, why not try partici-
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fit of 24/7 Fitness Center access to its membership. Any Marshfield Area YMCA member with 24-hour access may use the Fitness Center at any time (which incidentally is where you can find all of the great equipment listed above). Members, 18 and older, wanting 24-hour access must purchase their own key fob, which will be used to access the Fitness Center outside of regular staffed hours. Now squeezing in a workout at any time, 365 days a year, is easier than ever! Hopefully these suggestions will motivate and encourage you to maintain (or begin) a well-rounded exercise routine. Day or night, sun or snow, making physical activity a priority will keep you in shape and can improve your overall health and wellbeing. For more information on how to start a fitness program or to learn more about what the Y has to offer, contact the Marshfield Area YMCA at 715-387-4900 or visit www.mfldymca.org.
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appreciated for their beauty over their utilization. Their work will be on display and for sale Nov. 21 during the annual PEO Boutique and Luncheon, held at 1231 Belvedere, M329 Highway 97, Marshfield. Linda creates items inspired by color, nature and beautiful fabrics in modern and vintage designs, such as: art quilts, table runners, wall hangings, screen-printed dish towels and pillow covers. She has been quilting for at least 25 years and has taught classes at local quilt show and for the Marshfield Guild. She recently had a table runner published in the Fresh Quilts magazine. Linda is a California native who is employed at Ministry Saint Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. Romelle creates full-size
quilts, as well as wall hangings, miniature quilts and quilted items for the home. Her favorite type of quilting is raw-edge applique, working with wool and embroidered items. Her quilts have been exhibited at Quilt Expo in Madison and at local quilt shows in Marshfield and Wausau, where she has won several awards. She is a retired teacher who self-taught at the age of 16. Wanda works with rawedge applique quilting. She has been quilting for more than 40 years. She does custom quilting and annually donates quilts to community organizations for fundraiser events. Maletta likes to make â&#x20AC;&#x153;scrappieâ&#x20AC;? quilts and has been trained in the Betty Cotton method of quilting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The beauty of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cotton Theoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is that each piece is reversible,â&#x20AC;? Maletta explains. She began quilting with a sampler quilt
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Find time for healthy habits W Raquel Nowak | FOR YOU MAGAZINE
Raquel Nowak is the community development director at the South Wood County YMCA.
hen dealing with life’s daily demands and time restraints, it’s hard to think about adding “exercise” to your already busy schedule. Our days are like a high-speed chase with competing work, family, friends, home and community needs, requests and deadlines. The daily juggling can take a toll and drain even the most resourceful person’s energy reserve. As busy as we find ourselves, we often have less trouble finding the time to watch TV, peruse social media or sit on the computer. Finding the time to work out basically boils down to “making the time” to focus and make health a priority in our lives. Making the time to exercise is one of the best medicines you can take to bring the best you to every occasion, says Raquel Nowak, community development director for the South Wood County YMCA. The average person spends upwards of 55 hours a week sitting in a car, at a desk or on a couch. Women who sit for more than six hours a day have about a 40 percent higher risk of dying from any cause, regardless of their fitness level, versus those who sit for fewer than three hours. You know exercise is good for you, so how do you make the time and stay motivated?
Grab short chunks of time Schedules are already full so don’t overwhelm yourself by trying to work out an hour every day. Set reasonable, achievable goals. Try fitting in exercise in short bursts such as: • 10-10-10 exercise plan: 10 minutes, three times a day • Walk or bike to work or school • The tried and true ... take the stairs, park at the far end of the lot, etc. • PLAY! If you have kids, engage in activities that are fun and sweat-inducing • Multitask. Do crunches, planks or
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Track your progress Seeing improvements, whether running faster, doing more reps, working out more often, or seeing a weight loss, keeps you motivated. • Chart your workout, online or old-school in a fitness journal
Create a cheering squad Find people — friends, family, co-workers, fellow members at a gym — who will encourage you to stay on track and make your workouts more fun. These special people can be your biggest cheerleaders to help you be successful and accountable. • Make a health date with a friend; take a walk and catch up • Plan to meet up with a fitness partner regularly so you have someone to keep you accountable • Have check-ins daily or weekly to keep you motivated and on track
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they become something you look forward to doing. Exercise doesn’t have to happen inside. Think about hiking, horseback riding, doing a charity run/walk or dance. Physical activity is a great way to feel better, gain health benefits, improve your brainpower and have fun! Once you have committed to exercise and started working out, choose a reward: a new outfit, new tennis shoes, a massage, a night at the ball park — whatever you enjoy! Once you have made the time to exercise — don’t quit. Stick with it. Still not sure how to get started, come visit the YMCA. This is a place where adults can find life balance; children can reach their full potential; seniors can be active and find camaraderie; and families can connect and strengthen relationships together. The YMCA is here to support you on your wellness journey. To learn more about the South Wood County YMCA, contact Raquel Nowak, community development director, at 715-818-6017, nowak@swcymca.org or visit www.swcymca.org.
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When Sara Pokallus was pregnant and learned breast milk provides a baby with nutrients and other benefits not available in formula, she decided she would do what it took to help her infant be healthy. “It’s not as simple as it sounds. It helps to have someone who is there 24/7. Sarah (Krubsack) has been a life-saver,” said Pokallus of Marshfield, whose baby just turned 11 weeks old. Krubsack is the breastfeeding peer counselor at the Wood County WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling program, which was recognized earlier this month by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service as one of the nation’s outstanding breastfeeding counseling programs. Without the support of Krubsack, Pokallus probably would have given up breastfeeding after the second week of nursing her daughter. Shortly after her baby was born, mastitis developed in Pokallus’ breasts which was followed by a milk blister on a nipple. Mastitis is an infection of the mammary glands treated with antibiotics while a milk
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blister is a painful blocked nipple pore. “(Krubsack) had said I could call her any time of the night or day and I did. That first week I called her a lot. When I got mastitis I called her at 9:00 that night and she said I should go in (for medical care) because antibiotics wouldn’t hurt the baby. “Then I got a milk blister and I would go through the roof when my baby latched on (to nurse). When that happened, I was so ready to end this. But (Krubsack) was there for me and helped me through it,” Pokallus said. Of the hundreds of similar programs across the nation, Wood County was among 55 given the WIC Loving Support Award of Excellence Gold Award, said Tim English, USDA Midwest Regional administrator. “Wood County’s WIC peer counselor program uses multiple resources, training and problem-
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Sara Pokallus of Marshfield breast feeds her 11-week-old daughter during a clinic at the Wood County WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling program.
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And finally – what will the afterlife be like? In “Boo” by Neil Smith, 13year-old Oliver Dalrymple – known as “Boo” to his friends – wakes up in the afterlife, perpetually a nerdy, sociallyawkward teenager. Heaven is strange – how did he get there? - and memories are sketchy, both for him and for a classmate who died at the same time. What he learns brings this übersassy, slightly weird, very edgy Young Adult book to a finale that’s worthy of reading, no matter what your age. “Boo” by Neil Smith c.2015, Vintage $14.95 / $21.00 Canada 310 pages So… isn’t it time for you to read one of these good books?
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Amber France, Wood County Health Department Nutrition & Lactation Program supervisor, left, and Sarah Krubsack, a breastfeeding peer counselor in the Wood County WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling program, right, pose at the Wood County Health Department at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.
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solving strategies to support successful breastfeeding by WIC mothers,” English said. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, which is a federal assistance program for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women and infants and children. With 163 pregnant or breastfeeding mothers on her counseling list, Krubsack is busy but “enjoying every minute.” The county’s WIC program benefits about 2,300 woman and children annually. Krubsack said her job fulfills her passion to help women overcome the obstacles to breastfeeding. “Babies don’t nurse only in the day. It’s not unusual for me to have calls late at night. But that’s why I have this job — I’m there to help moms, to be their support, to answer their questions when they need the help,” she said. In addition to nutritional
benefits, breast milk contains antibodies, hormones, anti-allergens and anti-virus benefits not found or available in formula, which ensure a baby will have a good start in life, Krubsack said. “It also benefits mom, too,” she said. “The physical contact creates a special bond between mom and baby.” While Krubsack provides the technical and emotional support for women to breastfeed, she also holds breastfeeding clinics in Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids. One of the obstacles women encounter when breastfeeding is the lack of acceptance about nursing in public locations, she said. “Women need to be comfortable when nursing so we let them know its OK, that there’s a law about this,” said Amber France, Wood County Health Department Nutrition & Lactation Program supervisor, who also works with Krubsack. A state law passed in 2010 prohibits anyone from interfering with a mother who is breastfeeding her baby.
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1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed 2 ½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil 2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 12 eggs 2 tablespoons water 8 slices cook bacon, crumbled, divided ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease 24 muffin cups. Mix hash brown potatoes, salt, black pepper, olive oil and 2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese in a bowl. Divide mixture between prepared muffin cups and use your fingers to shape potato mixture into nests with hollows in the middle. Bake in the preheated oven until hash browns are browned on the edges and cheese has melted, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove hash brown nests. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Whisk eggs and water in a bowl until thoroughly combined; season with salt and black pepper. Pour equal amount of egg mixture into each nest; sprinkle with bacon crumbles and 1 teaspoon Cheddar cheese. Bake in the oven until eggs are set, 13 to 16 minutes. Let cool in pans and remove by sliding a knife between potato crust and muffin cup. Makes 24 breakfast cups.
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Breakfast Biscuits 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough 1 pound bacon 5 eggs ¼ cup milk 3 tablespoons butter, softened 10 slices Cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place biscuits 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 11 minutes, or until golden brown. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside. In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Scramble eggs to your liking. Cut open biscuits, lightly butter, layer with eggs, bacon and cheese. Makes 10 servings.
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1 (6-inch) flour tortilla 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoon honey 1 banana 2 tablespoons raisins Lay tortilla flat. Spread peanut butter and honey on tortilla. Place banana in the middle and sprinkle in the raisins. Wrap and serve.
2 Golden Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Arrange apples slices on a metal baking sheet. Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl; sprinkle over apple slices. Bake in the preheated oven until apples are dried and edges curl up, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Transfer apple chips, using a metal spatula, to a wire rack until cooled and crispy.
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For filling: 3 large McIntosh apples, peeled, cored and chopped ¼ cup water 2 tablespoons white sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste For cups: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups rolled oats 1 ½ cups brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) 1 ½ cups butter Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease four 12-cup mini-muffin tins. Mix apples, water, white sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon together in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer until apples are partially cooked, about 5 minutes; remove from heat. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl; cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Place a heaping tablespoon of the crust mixture into a mini muffin cup, and press it into the cup so that it covers the bottom and pushes up the sides of the cup. Make the crust go all the way to the top of the little muffin cup, and patch any holes with more crust mixture. There will be crust mixture left over. Place about 2 teaspoons of apple filling in the crust. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the remaining crust mixture on the filling. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 4 dozen mini apple crisp cups.
Ranch Chicken Tacos ½ cup ranch dressing Ÿ cup reduced-fat sour cream 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix, divided 1 tablespoon mild chunky salsa 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 8 (6 inches) corn tortillas Shredded lettuce 1 tomato, chopped 4 green onions, sliced 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced (optional) 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese Combine ranch dressing, sour cream, 1 teaspoon taco seasoning and salsa in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Toss chicken with remaining taco seasoning. Cover bowl loosely with wax paper or plastic wrap. Microwave chicken until chicken is heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Warm the tortillas in a skillet for about a minute on each side to make them pliable. Place a scoop of chicken on the tortilla and top with lettuce, tomato, green onion, olives, avocado, cheese and a spoonful of the ranch dressing mixture. Makes 8 tacos.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Open the hoagie rolls and lay out on a baking sheet. Heat beef consomme and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to make a rich beef broth. Place the roast beef in the broth and warm for 3 minutes. Arrange the meat on the hoagie rolls and top each roll with 2 slices of provolone. Bake the sandwiches in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese just begins to melt. Serve the sandwiches with small bowls of the warm broth for dipping Makes 4 sandwiches.
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Pack healthy lunches, snacks for back-to-school By Kim Mueller | FOR YOU MAGAZINE
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ack to school. Those three words can leave you feeling both elated and stressed at the same time. Fall in Wisconsin usually means that the average American household will be following a more structured routine. Work, school and sports require a strict schedule with little spare time to prepare healthy meals. However, there is an undeniable trend toward eating healthier foods. We, as a society, are starting to realize that what we eat matters to our health and overall well-being. When it comes to our kids, going the extra mile to pack healthy meals and snacks will help see them through their busy schedules. You already know that you should stay away from high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners. No way you’ll pack treats full of trans fats and empty calories. So what’s left? How can you feed your kids healthy stuff they’ll actually eat (and hopefully enjoy)? Here are a few tips and suggestions for packing healthy lunches and snacks: » Chop celery and carrots into sticks, and create little hummus and veggie snack jars. » Package a few baggies of nuts and berries. » Boil half a dozen eggs or more at the beginning of the week for mid-morning snack time or before football practice. » Send a salad in a covered plastic container, keeping the dressing on the side in a separate, smaller container. » Cheese sticks go well with sandwiches and are a good source of calcium. » Make a fruit salad with grapes, melon chunks and blueberries.
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» Assemble a medley of dried fruit — like raisins, dried cranberries or banana chips, with nuts like almonds, cashews or walnuts to make your own trail mix. Throw in a few chocolate chips to make it irresistible. » Warm them up on a cold day with soup or chili with whole-grain crackers or bread. Don’t forget how important those healthy fats are for healthy brains. Anytime you can throw in things like eggs, avocados, nuts or pumpkin seeds you are giving your child the nutritional edge. If you are going to pack easy
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grab-and-go snacks like granola bars or cookies, go organic. There are many pre-packaged organic snacks available and at least this way you can be sure that the ingredients are wholesome. Unfortunately there is no way to get around spending time preparing, cooking or packing healthy options for you or your children, but in the end it will have been worth it. Creating healthy habits now will make them healthy adults!
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ationally, nearly 1,700 children die and 230,000 are injured each year as motor vehicle passengers. Four out of five children are not restrained properly or their safety seat is incorrectly installed. Child car seats are extremely effective at reducing the risk of injury and death when used and installed correctly. Many caregivers are too quick to move their child to the next stage of car seat. As children get older, they may also pressure caregivers to allow them to move out of a booster seat or into the front seat. This could be very dangerous as a seat belt alone and front seats of vehicles are designed for adult riders, not children. The purpose of a booster seat is to help the adult seat belt fit a child properly. When a booster is used correctly and fits properly, it positions the lap belt over the child’s hips and away from the abdomen where it could cause severe injury. Boosters keep the shoulder belt from digging into the child’s neck and position the belt on the center of the shoulder. This also
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the thighs 4. Shoulder belt is between the neck and shoulder 5. Sit properly (no slouching, leaning over, etc.) the entire ride Safe Kids Wood County child passenger safety technicians host free Car Seat Safety Checks. Certified technicians assist families in ensuring their children are riding safely. Include a Car Seat Safety Check on your back to school list! • Sept. 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marshfield Fire Department • Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wood County Health Department in Wisconsin Rapids -Erica Sherman, RN, is a child passenger safety technician at the Wood County Health Department.
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Task Force. Since January 2015, the Drug Task Force has been meeting twice a month and is working on several initiatives to prevent and reduce prescription drug abuse and heroin use. In July 2015, after the city of Marshfield contributed $25,000 to support efforts of MACY, the Drug Task Force created a Prescription Drug and Heroin survey in an effort to gauge levels of knowledge of prescription drug abuse and heroin use in Marshfield. Based on results, the Drug Task Force is developing a pubfall 2015
lic education and awareness campaign. MACY will kick off its campaign by hosting a booth at the Central Wisconsin State Fair in Marshfield. The campaign will run from September 2015 through April 2016 with the hope of receiving additional funding for it to continue. For questions, to get involved or to make a donation, contact Danielle Luther, Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Outreach, at 715-221-8413 or luther.danielle@marshfieldclinic.org.
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The Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers Show Ski Team’s ballet line performs during the 49th annual Wisconsin State Water Ski Show at Lake Wazeecha in Grand Rapids.
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Evie Schulfer, 9, of Wisconsin Rapids braids the decorations on the Epic Shave Ice stand before performing with the Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers Show Ski Team.
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THINGS TO DO: WISCONSIN RAPIDS AND SURROUNDING AREA EXHIBITS & MUSEUMS Alexander House Center for Art and History, 1131 Wisconsin River Drive, Port Edwards, 715-8873442; www.alexanderhouseonline.org; Alexander House is on Facebook.) The Alexander House, a Center for Art and History, is a combination of an art gallery with frequently changing displays, along with a museum emphasizing the history of the local lumbering and paper-making industries. The center is located in a stately, old colonial home on the banks of the Wisconsin River. The Alexander House is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursdays and Sundays, or by appointment. Openings are from 5 p.m.to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. » Aug. 28 to Oct. 6: One-Man Show: Keith Williams of Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn. » Oct. 9 to Nov. 17: Oil Paintings by Kevin Knopp, with painted furniture by Mary Kay Knopp, both of La Crosse. » Nov.20 to Jan. 5: Oil paintings by Nancy Laliberte of Wausau, with pottery by Joe Clark of Port Edwards. The Central Wisconsin Cultural Center, 240 Johnson St., Wisconsin Rapids. www.culturalcenterarts.com, and can be reached at 715-421-4598. Summer hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays, through Sept. 30; winter hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, beginning Oct. 1. » “Local Vision, Living & Growing,” annual juried art teachers and artists group exhibit. Exhibit runs through Sept. 11. » “Art on Tap,” annual fund-raising event and art opening, featuring paintings by Bruce in the East and West galleries, and performance by Patchouli 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 25. Exhibit runs Sept. 25 through Oct. 9. » University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point juried art show. Opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Exhibit runs through Nov. 13. » Annual juried Holiday Art Show and Sale, Nov. 20 to Dec. 23.
MUSIC » Aug. 29: Wood County Crime Stoppers benefit concert, Separate Ways, a Journey Tribute, doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Donation is $15 for one ticket, or two for $25 in advance; $20 at the door. Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. Call 715-843-0708 for more information or advance tickets. » Oct. 7: The Central Wisconsin Cultural Center will present B.W.D. — Between Work and Dinner —concert. Go to www.culturalcenterarts.com. » Oct. 8: Arts Council of South Wood County presents Jim Witter: Long and Winding Road, Music of the Beatles. 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. » Oct. 9: Suzuki recital, 7 p.m. Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. » Oct. 12: Lincoln High School, East Junior High School concert, 7:30 p.m. Adults $3, students, $2. Preschool, free. Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. » Nov. 5: Arts Council of South Wood County presents
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The Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre is the site for many community productions through the rest of 2015 and through 2016. Four on the Floor band, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 240 Johnson St., Wisconsin Rapids. www.culturalcenterarts.com.
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Joe Clark of Port Edwards creates a small bottle at the pottery wheel at the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center pottery studio in Wisconsin Rapids. His pottery will be featured at a Alexander House exhibit in November. The Diamonds, 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. » Nov. 7: Arts Council of South Wood County presents the Maggie Mae Christmas Show, 2 p.m. Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. » Nov. 10: Lincoln High School orchestra concert, 7:30 p.m. Adults, $3; students, $2, seniors, preschoolers, free. Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. » Nov. 17: East Junior High School band concert, 7:30 p.m. Free. Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. Every Tuesday at the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center:
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» Sept. 17: Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre presents “Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner,” directed by Cynthia Welling. Call the theater office at 715-4210435 for times and ticket information. » The Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre presents “The Art of Murder,” directed By Wendy Fait. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 and 10, Oct. 15 to 17, and 2 p.m. Oct. 18. Gilbert and Jaylee Auditorium, Rapids Mall, 220 Third Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids. $15 reserved seating. www.wrctheatre.org, 715-421-0435, WRCT@wctc.net » Oct. 17 and 18: Lincoln High School drama department fall play. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17; 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. Tickets, $5. Performance title to be announced. Go to www.wrps.org/pac for more events at the Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids.
MISCELLANEOUS » Sept. 5: John Swendrowski Memorial Golf Outing, 11 a.m. registration; noon shotgun start. Bull’s Eye Country Club. Bull’s Eye Coutnry Club. » Sept. 5: Assumption High School Football Team will host a golf outing at Bull’s Eye Country in memory of John Swendrowski. Registration is at 11:00 am with a noon shotgun start. Cost is $95; includes 18 Holes with cart, smokehouse barbecue buffet, vent golf pullover and prizes. 2800 Ridgewood Trail, 715-423-2230, www.bullseyecountryclub.com. » Sept. 5: Lake Arrowhead Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3
THINGS TO DO: WISCONSIN RAPIDS AND SURROUNDING AREA p.m., Lake Arrowhead Golf Course, 1195 Apache Lane, Rome, 715-325-3480. www.lakearrowheadgolf.com (Click in events). Enjoy refreshments, freshly grilled food and more than 100 displays of handmade crafts from vendors all over the tri-state area. Rain or shine. » Sept. 7: Labor Day Celebration, noon to 6 p.m. Robinson Park, 1150 17th St. N., Wisconsin Rapids. Free. Children’s rides, two bands, bingo, food, beer and soda. » Sept. 12: Historic Point Basse Harvest Fair, 300 Wakely Road, Nekoosa. Come out and enjoy contests and tasty samples of the season. Traditional harvest activities including apple cider pressing, corn shelling, making sauerkraut, and harvest produce sales. $3 for adults; $2 for students. Call 715-459-1722; www.historicpointbasse.com. » Oct. 3 and 4: Historic Encampment at Historic Point Basse, 300 Wakely Road, Nekoosa. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4. See life as it was lived at a French outpost during the fur trade era — artisans demonstrating traditional crafts that were necessary for survival–participants dressed in authentic reproductions of clothing worn by people in all walks of 18th century life. Taste the flavors from another century, as participants prepare traditional foods over an open fire–parched wild rice with maple sugar, spiced apple cider and roasted pumpkins filled with blueberries and cranberries. Call Joe Greco at 715-325-1759 or email joegreco14@yahoo.com for more information. » Oct. 17 and Oct. 24: Andrea-Mielke-Shroer, a nation-
ally recognized fibers artist, will teach and hold seminars at the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center, 9 a.m. to noon. The Central Wisconsin Cultural Center, 240 Johnson St., Wisconsin Rapids. www.culturalcenterarts.com, 715-4214598. » Sept. 12: Historic Point Basse Harvest Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 300 Wakely Road, Nekoosa. Traditional harvest activities including apple cider pressing, corn shelling, making sauerkraut, and harvest produce sales. $3 for adults, $2 for children. 715- 459-1722; www.historicpointbasse.com » Sept. 12: Locals On Stage, a benefit for Opportunity Development Centers, which provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Shows are at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12. Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. All seats reserved $15 in advance, $17 at the door; children 12 and younger, $12 in advance, $14 at the door. Tickets available at Opportunity Development Centers locations at 1191 Huntington Ave., Wisconsin Rapids; and 2406 East 21st Street, Marshfield. 888-544-6331. » Sept. 26: Manhattan Short Film Fest, 7 p.m. Call Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre, 715-421-0435, for more information. Tickets $10. » Oct. 17 and 24: Felted wool and silk scarf seminar with Andrea Mielke-Shroer, 9 a.m. to noon. The Central Wisconsin Cultural Center, 240 Johnson St., Wisconsin Rapids. www.culturalcenterarts.com, 715-421-4598. » Oct. 17 and 24: Historic Point Basse Spirit Walk, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 300 Wakely Road, Nekoosa. A lantern-lit,
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EXHIBITS & MUSEUMS Governor Upham Mansion (212 W. Third St., Marshfield; 715-387-3322, www.uphammansion.com) » Restored home of former Wisconsin governor William Henry Upham, this house represents midVictorian architecture at its finest. Upham Mansion is open for public tours from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday. Marshfield History Center: “Lest We Forget” military exhibit focuses on military efforts of Marshfield’s men and women. Open 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. (Marshfield Public Library basement, 211 E. Second St. Call 715-384-5867.) LuCille Tack Center Gallery (300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499, www.lucilletackcenter.com) » “Lunar Eclipse: Fifteen years of Art, Ideas and
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Creativity” by Margo Jones, Eric Nelson, Beth Holmes, Andrew MacLachlan, Rita Hollingsworth and Ann Waisbrot: See diverse styles of art in a multitude of media. Runs Oct. 2-31. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 2. » “Focus & Fabrication”: Daniel Vidaillet of Marshfield shares his unique “Silver Folk” stainless steel sculptures. Also displaying her talent will be Carmen Zalinski of Stratford, with a collection of landscape photographs. Runs Nov. 6-28. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 6. New Visions Gallery (Marshfield Clinic lobby, 1000 N. Oak Ave., Marshfield; 715-387-5562, www.newvisionsgallery.org) » “Metalpoint selections from the estate of Don LaViere Turner”: Runs Sept. 7 to Oct. 30. Wisconsin native Don
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LaViere Turner had a renown career in metal point drawing. Opening reception 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 6. » “Shelter & Love” – A juried exhibition to raise awareness of pet homelessness: Runs Nov. 9 to Dec. 31. The national juried exhibition will consider broad interpretations of the concept of a “shelter” and raise awareness of pet homelessness in the Marshfield community. Opening reception 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 8. The Highground Learning Center (W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville; 715-748-4224, www.thehighground.org) » History of U.S. Marine Corps Exhibit on display in September and October. » History of U.S. Army History-Doolittle’s Raider
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Music Chestnut Center for the Arts (208 S. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield; 715-389-8999, chestnutarts.org) Âť Country Line/Partner dance: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 5 and Oct. 10. Âť Highland Soles: 7 p.m. Sept. 12. Ed Pearlman is a Scottish fire judge and teacher who plays with his family. Âť Chestnut Center Signature Event: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 19. Âť Evening of Music with Marie Miller: 8:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Âť Bone Shakinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bash-Halloween costume party: 7:30 p.m. to midnight Oct. 16. LuCille Tack Center for the Arts (300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499, www.lucilletackcenter.com) Âť The Nelson Riddle Orchestra with Sinatra Centennial Celebration: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Reserved seating $28. Âť Dorf Kapelle: 2 p.m. Nov. 1, authentic folk music. Reserved seating $15. Âť Tingstad & Rumbel: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20, finger-style guitar and melodic woodwinds. Reserved seating $20. UW-Marshfield/Wood County (2000 W. Fifth St., Marshfield; 715-389-6534) Âť Symphonic Band Pops Concert: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25. Tickets: $7. Âť Symphony Orchestra Concert: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2. Tickets: $7. Âť Symphonic Band â&#x20AC;&#x153;Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Saluteâ&#x20AC;?: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Tickets: $7.
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THINGS TO DO: MARSHFIELD AND SURROUNDING AREA grounds Park Sept. 2-7: Central Wisconsin State Fair, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park Sept. 7: WTPA Truck and Tractor Pull, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park Sept. 7: Auto Action Demolition Derby, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park Sept. 11-12: Wisconsin Trappers Association Rendezvous, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park Sept. 10: Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Wildwood Park, Marshfield Sept. 11: Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Medford City Park Sept. 11-12: Fall Shootout races, Marshfield Motor Speedway Sept. 11-13: Granton Fall Festival, downtown Granton Sept. 12: McMillan Fall Festival, town of McMillan Town Hall grounds Sept. 12: Blue Heron Brew Pub Oktoberfest, Marshfield Sept. 19: Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Colby Lions Shelter Sept. 19: Light Up the Night Glow Walk, starts Pick ‘n Save, Marshfield Sept. 19-20: Maple Fall Fest, Wildwood Park, Marshfield Sept. 20: Marshfield Cranberry Century Bicycle Tours, Wildwood Park, Marshfield Sept. 22-23: Diversity Days, The Highground, Neillsville Sept. 25-27: Warrens Cranberry Festival, Warrens Sept. 26: Eve of Destruction, Marshfield Motor Speedway Oct. 1-2: Senior Health Fair, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park Oct. 3: Kiwanis Enormous Equipment Playground, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park
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Oct. 3: Fall Fest with Chili Cook-off and Car Show, The Highground, Neillsville Oct. 3: Thorp Pumpkin Festival, downtown Thorp Oct. 3-4: Wausau Grass Drags & Swap Meet, Marathon Oct. 3-4: Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Festival, Alexander Middle School, Nekoosa Oct. 10: “The Other Half” ½ Marathon and 5K run/walk, The Highground, Neillsville Oct. 10: Zoo Crew trick-or-treating, Wildwood Zoo, Marshfield Oct. 11: Fall Polka Jam, Marshfield Eagles Club Oct. 17: Bone Shakin’ Bash, Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts, Marshfield Oct. 24: Children’s Halloween Party, American Legion Hall, Marshfield Oct. 30: Downtown Marshfield Trick-or-Treating at local businesses Oct. 30: Trick-or-Treat/Malloween, Marshfield Mall Oct. 30-31: Treasures of Tomorrow Quilt Show, East Gate Alliance Church, Marshfield Nov. 6-7: Alpine Holiday, Columbus Catholic High School, Marshfield Nov. 6: Holiday Showcase, Chestnut Center for the Arts, Marshfield Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony, The Highground, Neillsville
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Nov. 14: Tea on Chestnut-Harvest Tea, Chestnut Center for the Arts Nov. 19: Main Street Holiday Parade, Marshfield Nov. 20-21: Seasonal Treasures Craft Show, KC Hall, Marshfield Nov. 21: PEO Boutique and Luncheon, Belvedere Supper Club, Marshfield Nov. 27-Dec. 31: Rotary Winter Wonderland, Wildwood Park, Marshfield Dec. 5: Abbotsford Christmas Parade Dec. 5-6: Christmas Open House, Governor William Upham Mansion, Marshfield (tentative) Dec. 6: Holiday Showcase on Chestnut, Chestnut Center for the Arts, Marshfield Dec. 12: Rudolph’s Country Christmas, downtown Rudolph Dec. 12: Reindeer Day, Holiday Inn parking lot Dec. 12: Hot Chocolate 5K Fun Run/Walk, Holiday Inn, Marshfield Dec. 12: Arpin holiday parade, lighting of Kandy Kane Park and visit with Santa Dec. 19: Holiday Parade, downtown Marshfield
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